What breed are these dogs?

Mix between rat and greyhound?

Quote from TigerStar : Mix between rat and greyhound?

Thats what I thought of also.

African Hairless Terrier.

Quote from TigerStar : Mix between rat and greyhound?

I was gonna say bat and rat.

Quote from Zoe Moon : African Hairless Terrier.

Thanks, after a quick google image search I think they look more like an American Hairless terrier? Not sure though

Quote from UncleJace : Thanks, after a quick google image search I think they look more like an American Hairless terrier? Not sure though

Looks like that could be it too. I didn't know there was an American Hairless terrier, had seen a show on the African version years ago.

I am going to start looking for a puppy.

Quote from Zoe Moon : Looks like that could be it too. I didn't know there was an American Hairless terrier, had seen a show on the African version years ago.

So I found the owner of the dogs (the pic was posted on twitter).

We were very close with our guesses. They are Mexican Hairless.

Quote from UncleJace : So I found the owner of the dogs (the pic was posted on twitter). We were very close with our guesses. They are Mexican Hairless.

Wouldn't have guessed that. The few Mexican Hairless dogs I've seen when we lived in Texas had some patchy hair on their face. Good to know.

Before you get one, always consider the temperament and requirements of the dog. I had a co-worker who volunteered with a dog rescue group and she saw tons of purebred dogs that the owner had bought for their looks, only to find they couldn't deal with the dogs temperament, their health issues or exercise requirements so they gave them up.

A big issue with any hairless dog is climate, if you live in the north, the dog is not going to deal well with the cold.


From wiki:

Temperament

Adult Xolos are noted for their calm demeanor, but puppies can be extremely high energy, noisy and often chewy until maturity (after 2 years old), when they settle down and become more calm. The Xolo breed has what is considered 'primitive' temperament traits (very high intelligence, high energy, inquisitiveness, strong hunting and social instincts). Thus Xolos today can be escape artists, climbing and jumping fences to chase. They possess guard dog ability and will not back down from a fight. At the same time adult dogs, when raised properly, are known to become steady, well-behaved and affectionate companions.
This primitive temperament is apparent because the breed temperament overall has not been modified by selective breeding in their native thousands-years history in the Central Americas. This has also ensured a sturdy physical nature and vigorous health generally innate in both coated and uncoated Xolos.
Xolo behavioral temperament, like that of other breeds, remains true when bred and raised properly, with the breeder's selection strategy focused on the maintenance of true physical and temperament breed quality and subsequent choice of responsible adoptor ownership, rather than mere production for sale. With good breeding and wise ownership, a wonderful companion dog results.
Xolo behavioral temperament can be similar to that of other Working breeds, with high intelligence, sensitivity, and social instincts. Well-raised Xolos bond strongly with their dog-wise owners.
Though physically grown at one year, many dog breeds including Xolos are not 'emotionally mature' until around two years. Like active breeds such as terriers, Xolos need calm, persistent and loving obedience and socialization training during their growing years.
Anyone considering adopting this breed should expect to invest seriously in dog training education for themselves and experience in owning previous active-breed dogs. The adoptor will also need to have in place a spacious, safe physical environment for the dogs' high exercise needs. Problems of behavior are usually the case of the dog 'going crazy' receiving inadequate physical and mental exercise, not the fault of the dog. The Xolo should not be an only dog in most cases, needing social interaction with other dog(s).
The investment costs of the Xolo are worth the reward, of a clean, non-shedding, intelligent, beautiful and affectionate canine companion.

Health

The Xolo has been developed by natural selection for thousands of years, and is therefore generally not prone to health and structure problems as other dog breeds more modified by human selection efforts. Xolos came from tropical climates and are not suited for outdoor life in colder temperate and northern climates; they should be considered an indoor dog breed. They need bathing, light grooming and skin care as with other dogs of similar physical type, or acne can result. "For the Hairless: Most skin problems arise from poor breeding, neglect, or over-bathing and over-lotioning, stripping natural protections and clogging pores.[9] [wikipedia.org][10] [wikipedia.org]

Devil.

Quote from Zoe Moon : From wiki: Temperament Adult Xolos are noted for their calm demeanor, but puppies can be extremely high energy, noisy and often chewy until maturity